Distance from Oakland to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Oakland, California and Los Angeles, California is 553 kilometers (343 miles).

Oakland, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Oakland and Los Angeles are located in the state of California, with Oakland in the northern part and Los Angeles in the southern part of the state. The straight-line distance between them is 553 kilometers, heading southeast.

Oakland is at only 24 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Oakland to Los Angeles follows Interstate 5, passing through the Central Valley and near cities like Fresno and Bakersfield, offering a direct path through California's agricultural heartland.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Central Valley, Fresno, Bakersfield.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Oakland to Los Angeles crosses California's Central Valley, with landmarks like the San Joaquin River and Tehachapi Mountains along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild conditions and fewer tourists, or in winter to enjoy cultural events in Los Angeles.

Climate

Los Angeles generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Oakland, with more sunny days throughout the year.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than in Oakland, making it easier for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Other distances from Oakland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Oakland and Los Angeles.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Columbus, United States Baltimore, United States 553 km
Toronto, Canada Manhattan, United States 553 km
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New South Memphis, United States Tulsa, United States 551 km
Toronto, Canada New York City, United States 555 km
Puebla, Mexico Tonalá, Mexico 555 km
Cali, Colombia Bucaramanga, Colombia 555 km
Madrid, Spain Palma, Spain 551 km
Philadelphia, United States Raleigh, United States 556 km
Toronto, Canada The Bronx, United States 556 km
Lagos, Nigeria Kumasi, Ghana 556 km
London, United Kingdom Glasgow, United Kingdom 556 km
Warsaw, Poland Vienna, Austria 556 km
Philadelphia, United States Etobicoke, Canada 550 km
Memphis, United States Tulsa, United States 550 km
Mississauga, Canada Philadelphia, United States 549 km

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